Don’t leave potential pollutants on impervious surfaces like sidewalks or driveways where they can be washed away. Potential pollutants include fertilizers, lawn clippings, petwastes, motor oil, and trash.

Rain barrels can be used to store runoff water from roofs. This water can later be used to water lawns and gardens.

Rain gardens are planted in low areas of yards to collect water that would otherwise run off the property. Water collected in rain gardens can slowly percolate into the soil. Special plants which can tolerate wet soil conditions are used for these gardens.